Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) consultation

ADHD is estimated to affect well over one million Australians; broken down this is 6-10% of children and 3-5% of adults.

Currently, States and Territories have different rules about how the diagnosis and prescribing of medications for people living with ADHD is undertaken. This can make it hard for patients moving between jurisdictions and for doctors engaging in tele-psychiatry across jurisdictions.

The States and Territories Health Ministers have agreed for a national approach to reforms to allow greater GP prescribing of ADHD medications, including making diagnoses. This will mean all States and Territories have similar rules, which allows General Practitioners to diagnose and prescribe for ADHD.

To meet the new national ADHD framework, NT Health will need to decide what changes should be made in the NT.

Community consultation

NT Health is seeking feedback from Territorians with lived experience of ADHD, and GPs, specialists and healthcare organisations involved in the treatment of ADHD.

Please provide feedback about how you think ADHD diagnosis and prescribing should be managed in the NT.

You can submit feedback, in the following ways:

1. Fill out the survey on this page
2. Email us directly at poisonscontrol.ths@nt.gov.au
3. Send a letter to PO Box 40596, Casuarina, NT 0811
4. Give us a call on 08 8936 4229
5. In addition to this, there will be meetings organised with professional groups for in person feedback.

Your feedback will inform a revision of the NT Government’s rules (the NT Code of Practice), which once approved will be available online.

Submissions will close on 30 November 2025.